The Romans Love Affair with Gold Jewellery - You Too Can Own Authentic Antique Jewellery

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The Romans Love Affair with Gold Jewellery - You Too Can Own Authentic Antique Jewellery
Gold Jewellery History Old Gold Rings.

Gold rings and Jewellery made in the Roman era make an excellent gift for a cherished one. They are also very collectable, and made of gold, they make a viable investment. In historical Rome the goldsmith, or aurifex as he was known, was a highly revered craftsman. Initially, both the wearing and burial of gold rings and other valuable jewellery was regulated by law. However, during the time of the Roman Empire, these restrictions were relaxed. During the peak of the growth of the Empire, between the years AD200 and AD400, gold jewellery was widely worn, particularly as wedding rings and engagement rings, and many gold jewellery making techniques and styles were developed in this period.

Prospecting for gold in the rivers of Ireland was a common exercise from the era of the Bronze Age, and the Minoans grew to become wealthy as a result of being a buying and selling stop on the Mediterranean. They used their primary location as a basis for producing stamped gold sheeting, filigree and granulated jewellery. They also produced stunning burial masks and beads, and by 2000BC, their methods travelled to Mycenae and other Greek isles, before finding their way to mainland Greece.